This is my true favorite car of all time if price was not a factor. The engineering of this car is just superb and a marvell of technology.
To start it has a flawless naturally aspirated petrol engine and electric motor hybrid combination that is unparalleled with with the ratio to top speed and acceleration. This with the aerodynamics of the car makes it compete with the fastest cars of the world.
Often you see this car side by side with a Mclaren P1 since it is also a super car that is a hybrid with electric engines. The P1 is a slightly faster car in that it has more torque and horsepower and a higher top speed. However in realistic acing the Porsche has always held a huge advantage with handling, which is severely lacking in the P1.
Here are the rear ceramic brakes of the 918. Can't see it in this photo, but these back tires turn about 18 degrees along with all wheel drive giving this car supreme handling and tight corners. The P1 with its rear wheel drive and enormous power on the back tires can't measure up for taking turns.
Clearly a top performer super car. But it is only half the reason I love this car and was extremely excited when I got to see it in person at my nearby Porsche dealership that sponsored a cars and coffee event. Look these up there may be one by you.
The performance of the car is only half the story. As with most Porsches they are freaking gorgeous! and this one in particular looks like a spaceship.
Though all those curves are appealing, every groove has a real purpose to its aerodynamics and not just for style. They just happen to look good at the same time. I'm not complaining about the lengths Porsche went through to get this car as fast and nimble as possible. Not in the least bit! :)
This day was a dream come true that will only be surmounted when I get behind the wheel of one of these or at least something similar. I have been eyeing up the ACURA NSX which is sorta the discount supercar hybrid at a ~$125,000 where as the Porsche 918 is $845,000.
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